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The sun rises over a new landscape. Dusty, quiet, ravaged. Cleansed, if you will.
Not much left by way or man nor beast.
Under the cover of darkness, Amanda Brown slipped into her Hummer while Dr. V covered her escape and made a run for Los Angeles, where she found Dr. Patrick Mahaney under the Hollywood sign at dawn. They lived and shopped happily ever after.
They never did find that blond vet or her cute little red dog, but it's said that she strode out into the maelstrom with her ... Read more »

I thought I would tempt you with some more Africa pictures. Wildlife is beautiful no matter where it lives.
The wild carnivores are surprisingly lackadaisiacal. I have video of me 10 feet from him in a Land Cruiser a little panicked he might try to pounce.
Did I tell you about the time the elephant almost took out the tour guide? No? Well I might... if I survive. I'm feeling a little peckish this morning. I had to cover Amanda Brown's escape and I think a zombie peacock pecked ... Read more »

Can dogs become zombies?
According to World War Z, no:
Like all animals, dogs who bite zombies do not turn into zombie-dogs, but instead contract a fast-moving fatal infection and will rapidly die. Thus it is important to train dogs being used against zombies never to bite them. Instead, they're trained to circle around and pounce on the zombie's back, pushing with their forelegs between the shoulder blades, to knock the zombie down.
But according to Resident Evil, they ... Read more »

It's time for another Iams Cat Pack Giveaway!
Don't forget: cats are your friends. Take care of them and they will take care of you.
To refresh your memory, this is what the Iams Cat Care Pack will contain:
a bag of Iams cat food
cat toys
a brain protection device (ie a hat)
Info about the Iams Home for the Holidays project, because the only thing better than one cat is two!
a comfy cat bed
Want to help more? For every badge that gets posted to Facebook this week, Iams ... Read more »

It's cold. It's dark. And you need something to read to get your mind off the apocalypse.
How about Scent of the Missing? Here's the description:
In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, Susannah Charleson clipped a photo from the newspaper of an exhausted canine handler, face buried in the fur of his search-and-rescue dog. A dog lover and pilot with search experience herself, Susannah was so moved by the image that she decided to volunteer with a local canine team and soon discovered ... Read more »

This hour's guest post comes from Dr. Patrick Mahaney, who if you recall was with me on my Amazon Cares adventure to Peru earlier this year. I thought this post showing the horrors we encountered in the Belen Marketplace was more than fitting for this blogathon horror theme. There was some crazy stuff there. I will echo his warning that the photos are graphic.
Warning! This article contains graphic descriptions and photos of slaughtered wildlife.
On my final day on my vets abroad trip to ... Read more »

Deb Mendez at Calming Collars has been a supporter of the pawcurious blogathons since the very first one waaaay back in 2009. She's donated collars, been a supporter, and helped out in more ways than I can count. Thank you Deb!
Her all natural calming collar was clicked on Koa for the first 3 months she lived with us. Hers was a lower level anxiety, fortunately, and when she was wearing the collar at work she would quietly slip under a desk and snooze. Plus, it made her smell just ... Read more »

Let's review a couple of important tips for making sure you and your pet are reunited in case of a zombie apocalypse, or perhaps simply the holidays. Because once Aunt Gretel gets a few glasses of nog in her, it can be hard to tell the difference, I know. And more than one dog has burst out into the cold night trying to escape the frightening clutches of an overeager great-uncle with a fondness for labradors.
Is your identification up to date? And is it even on?
Lots of people ... Read more »

Tyger! Tyger! burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Could frame thy fearful symmetry? -William Blake
Thank God we didn't feed them this morning because we have some fresh zombie-meat that wandered in after Amanda. And yes, I crossbow'ed that walker right between the eyes.
Raja stretching, waiting for some 'nip. When Raja and Natasha were rescued, it was discovered Natasha was pregnant, which is how LTB also wound up with Sitara and Tabu. A ... Read more »

As we know, heart pets come in all shapes and sizes. This hour, my friend Heather Wilson shares how her heart pet Pudgy changed her life and led her to write her very first book celebrating diversity. I love Pudgy and Pals!
A bearded dragon changed my life.
Five years ago had you told me I’d utter those words and mean them so fervently, I’d tell you that you lie like a rug.
I met Pudgy for the first time after walking up a stairwell filled with darkness. Seems so ominous, I ... Read more »

Amanda Brown is here keeping me company. It's good to have another seasoned vet here, you know, since the AVMA has endorsed vets as a top choice in any zombie apocalypse survival team.
I'm really glad she's here, because things just got real over here, y'all.
Dr. Brown, Skyping a zombie giraffe picture to Dr. Finch. A good time is being had by all.
Dr. V: Did you just say 'Braaaaaiiiins'?
Dr. Brown: No....(looks up) Get me a rabies pole. Looks like we've got a visitor.
Dr. V: I ... Read more »

Marcie and I in happier times. Ie this morning. Last seen defending puppies from the invading hordes. If you've seen her alive, please let me know. I'm worried.
Had to run into the Sev for some last minute supplies. Only had time to grab this as the zombies were shuffling after me.
Overturned vehicles! Flashing lights! THEY'RE COMING FOR YOU! I floored it and ran them all over.
Soon, I was out of the burbs and into the boonies. The weather is grey, the zombies are still ... Read more »

As we all know, cats are our friends. When the bad stuff goes down, you want a cat on your side. One, they'll warn you when a flesh eater approaches (of course they will. Because if you die, who's going to feed them?)
And two, if worse comes to worse, they'll take them out themselves. Cats hate zombies. Haven't you seen Pet Sematary?
Bottom line: Keep your cat happy and fed, especially when zombies are about. Because you do NOT want a zombie cat.
To help you in this, Iams has donated not ... Read more »

I knew when I woke up to grey, angry skies that I was in for a morning and a half. Something just felt off, a strange electric charge in the air, if you will.
I promised I would spend the morning sharing pet healthcare tips at the Helen Woodward Animal Center Hope Telethon, something I was happy to do. I had my lines prepared, my makeup done. I was there with Mike Arms and Marcie Grube and all the wonderful people who make that facility a success, chatting with the reporter, and having a ... Read more »

The skies are getting grey here in San Diego. Police helicopters are hovering overhead. I'm pretty sure things are coming to a head here.
I have a crossbow. I have my computer. I'm ready. Are you?
See you tomorrow...if we survive.
Blogpocalypse is coming! Be there...or be lunch!
Thank you to Generation Vet for the awesome logo! ... Read more »

Hello, I have a logo now. I can't stand how awesome it is. A huge thank you to the talented Phillip Barnes at Generation Vet for making this for me! And I'm so glad I have it, because I've had a headache for two days, and I think it's my zombie sensor kicking in. I have a feeling I'm going to need that crossbow. BE PREPARED.
Ahem. May I introduce to you the 2011 Blogpocalypse Survival Team? These are the diehards who are keeping watch all night with me on Saturday when things are going ... Read more »

I have it from trusted sources that the blogpocalypse is happening THIS WEEKEND. There is not much time to prepare. Are you ready? I found a crossbow, so there's a start.
High in the hills east of suburban San Diego, a 90 acre refuge awaits those seeking respite from the impending zombie masses.
Tip 1: It's good to be surrounded by giant carnivores. They may look comfortable and content on their custom hammocks made out of recycled fire hoses, but give them a zombie and ... Read more »